Is Columbia, SC 29222 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Columbia is a seller’s market. With about 1.5 months of supply and 6% of recent sales closing above the original list price, competing offers are common on well-priced homes. Buyers here often have a pre-approval in hand and a plan for the appraisal gap before touring.
More competitive than 43% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #24 of 191 in the state.
Based on share sold above original list, sale-to-list ratio, months of supply and days on market for the 3 months ending August 31, 2026. See the breakdown
The Columbia housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 6% of homes in Columbia, SC 29222 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 24 days and there were 1.5 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 17 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 14%, homes sold more slowly (21 days then) and the median sale price rose 2% to $264,885. Overall, Columbia is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.
On our competition score, Columbia ranks #24 of 191 SC ZIP codes with enough sales (score 43 out of 100).
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Questions about Columbia real estate
Is Columbia a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 1.5 months of supply in Columbia, SC 29222 in the three months ending August 31, 2026. Under four months usually favors sellers, and more than six favors buyers.
How fast do homes sell in Columbia?
The typical home went under contract in 24 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Columbia sell over asking?
6% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 97.3% of the list price.
What is the median home price in Columbia?
The median sale price was $264,885 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $208 per square foot.
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